Boost Your Fiber with Mediterranean Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowls
If you’re looking to increase fiber in your diet, one of the simplest ways is by adding a greater variety of beans, grains, and greens to your meals. In my Mediterranean Chicken Salad meal prep bowls, I love using a mix of beans—chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans, for example—instead of sticking to just one kind. This not only enhances the texture and flavor but also packs in different types of fiber, which helps support gut health and keeps you fuller for longer.
Don’t stop at beans—experiment with grains like quinoa or farro, and throw in a mix of greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula. The diversity adds nutrients, keeps things interesting, and makes your meal preps fiber-rich and nutrient-dense. Your gut will thank you!
Mediterranean Bean Salad with Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 can mixed beans 540ml
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1/2 cup green or black olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2
- 1/2 cup peperocini peppers, sliced
- handful chopped cilantro or basil
- 4 cooked chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add the can of beans (drained and rinsed), red pepper, red onion, zucchini, olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, peperoncini, cilantro.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper.
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Add dressing into the salad and combine well. Serve with grilled chicken.
